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Abstract:
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A socio-economic research is required as an attempt to address the
socio-economic issues facing small-scale fisheries. A study of the socio
economic conditions of small-scale fishermen is a prerequisite for good
design and successful implementation of effective assistance
Programmes. It will provide an overall pidure of the structure, activities
and standards of living of small-scale fisherfolk The study is confined
to the coastal districts of Ernakulam, Thrissur and Malappuram districts. It also gives a picture of socio-economic conditions of the
fisher folk in the study area. The variables that may depict the standard
of living of the small-scale fisherfolk are occupational structure, family
size, age structure, income, expenditure, education, housing and other
social amenities. It attempts to see the asset creation of the fisherfolk
with the help of government agencies, and the nature of savings and
expenditure pattern of the fisherfolk. It also provides a picture of the
indebtedness of the fisherfolk in the study area. The study analyses the
schemes implemented by the government through its agencies, like
Fisheries Department, Matsyaboard, and Matsyafed; and the awareness
of fisherfolk regarding these schemes, their attitude and reactions, the
extent of accessibility, and the viability of the schemes. |